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A RARE PROTOTYPE HICKORY-SHAFTED BOBBY JONES "CALAMITY JANE" PUTTER, CIRCA 1930
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Description
Smooth-faced, rustless clubhead stamped to the reverse of the blade "Krow-flite / Calamity Jane"
Engraved with Robert T. Jones's signature and with the Spalding flying bird cleekmark
Hickory shaft with leather cloth grip
Engraved with Robert T. Jones's signature and with the Spalding flying bird cleekmark
Hickory shaft with leather cloth grip
Literature
TGC p. 138; TCA p. 125; TCA 2 Vol. 1 p. 147
Condition
In overall near mint condition.
Please note that most lots describe a basic overall condition status. Please note that it is the nature of this type of memorabilia to be in excellent or very good condition and still have some age wear. To request individual detailed condition reports, please contact Lisa Ladish or Kevin Schwartz in Sotheby's Collectibles Department.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This Spalding hickory shafted Calamity Jane putter appears to be a prototype. The only known example, this putter is not marked "Spalding", it has a unique flying crow not found on any other Spalding putters, and it bears Jones's full name but without "Jr." at the end.